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7 Jun 2017

Mayoral Forum 2017

by Web Administrator | posted in: Development, Mayoral Candidates, Newton Charter, Zoning Issues | 0

Mayoral Forum, Newton MA, April 30, 2017. Complete video of the event in 4 parts. The video has been split due to length. Candidates: Amy Mah Sangiolo, Scott Lennon, Ruthann Fuller. Presented by Neighbors for a Better Newtonville.   Newton … Continued

29 Mar 2017

Orr Block Development Petition Has Been Withdrawn (But Only Temporarily)

by Web Administrator | posted in: Orr Block, Zoning Issues | 0

The Orr Block developer, Robert Korff, has withdrawn his petitions to rezone the property for greater height and density, and for related waivers. The abutters had petitioned the council to require a bigger majority before Mr. Korff could prevail, so … Continued

10 Mar 2017

A Poem Inspired by MU4

by Web Administrator | posted in: Commentary, Zoning Issues | 0

by John Koot, Newton Resident and Housing Poet Laureate Once upon a midweek gloomy As I sat, my old eyes rheumy, Sat and pondered, staring at my parlor floor, Suddenly there came a thumping, On my porch I heard a … Continued

22 Aug 2016

Land Use Committee Meeting Sept. 13

by Fred Arnstein | posted in: Orr Block, Public Hearings, Zoning Issues | 0

The Land Use Committee will be having more discussion of the Korff proposal. City Hall ― 7:00 on September 13.   Please COME!!! Speak against rezoning or Just be there. Your presence will make a difference.

Korff, Land Use, Newtonville
17 Aug 2016

Section 40B (‘Affordable Housing’ Law) — A Primer by Kathleen Kouril-Greiser and Julia Malakie

by Fred Arnstein | posted in: 40B, Analysis, Housing, Zoning Issues | 0

http://www.betternewtonville.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/08/40B-Primer-by-KathleenK-G-and-Julia-M.pdf

9 Jul 2016

Negative Impacts of Newton Housing Strategy

by Web Administrator | posted in: Analysis, Commentary, Development, Misc, Zoning Issues | 0

Newton TAB July 9, 2016 By Lynne LeBlanc The push for higher density in Newton is renewed with the mayor’s recently released housing strategy. But his strategy incorporates the same unsuccessful policies we have seen in so many other cities: … Continued

25 Jun 2016

Put a Temporary Hold on Zoning in Newton

by Web Administrator | posted in: Analysis, Commentary, Development, Orr Block, Public Hearings, Zoning Issues | 0

The Newton TAB, June 25, 2016 By Fred Arnstein On Monday, June 27, a City Council committee is going to consider a petition to temporarily prohibit any changes to zoning anywhere in Newton, unless a majority of nearby owners approves … Continued

Hearings & Meetings

March 20, 2017 City Council Meeting, re: Docket #179-16, #180-16 ("Washington Place" developer request for a Special Permit and Zoning change)

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